At the time when Vikings were a threat to all in France,
Owen, the young Bishop of Chantalon, rises
as a hero of the people. At his side is the brave Elin who he freed from the
Vikings’ clutches. This is a fascinating historical that features authentic
elements as well as genuine faith, mysticism,
mystery and magic. The descriptions are vivid, the characters well developed
and the story compelling.
Elin becomes Owen's lady and would defend him and his city though it will cost her much. Their budding love comes to a sudden end when Owen is captured, leaving the defense of the city to Elin and Godwin, a warrior who stands by her side.
Owen
represents the growing Christianity even as the brutal Northmen rape and
pillage, led by the villain Hakon. The Forest People who worship pagan gods are
disappearing but they come to Owen’s aid when Elin summons them, for she was
raised among them, a princess of her people.
I enjoyed this story as it has great depth and I wanted to know what happened to all the characters who come to Elin and Owen’s aid. The author has captured the different factions in France at the time and the emerging future while bringing us a winning love story.
The
sequel is Beguiled.
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